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to sprawl
01
s'étendre, s'allonger
to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.
Intransitive: to sprawl
Example
Exhausted after the long hike, he decided to sprawl on the grass and enjoy the view.
The cat lazily sprawled across the sunny windowsill, soaking in the warmth.
After a hearty meal, she contentedly sprawled on the sofa, relaxing with a book.
02
s'étendre, se répandre
to extend or spread out in a disorderly or irregular manner
Intransitive: to sprawl somewhere
Example
The overgrown garden had wild plants and tangled vines that sprawled across the entire yard
The city sprawls across the valley, with buildings and neighborhoods extending in all directions.
The artist 's materials sprawled across the studio.
Sprawl
01
étalement, posture désordonnée
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
02
étalement urbain, agglomération urbaine
an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
